Radicchio Lettuce

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Radicchio

Pronounce it:rah-dee-chee-o

An Italian relative of chicory, radicchio is a forced crop and has distinctive red and white leaves. The exact nature of its colouring depends upon how much light it has been exposed to when growing - if none at all, the contrast between the white ribs and the deep red leaves will be very strong. If it has seen some light, the white and red will be softened with patches of green or copper.

Shaped like a small cabbage, it's mainly used in salads, and its bitter flavour contrasts well with milder leaves such as rocket. The leaves themselves are tender but the heads are sturdy enough to be cut and grilled.

Availability

All year round, and you can try growing your own from seed.

Choose the best

Look for crisp leaves with no wilting or browning.

Prepare it

Wash, then break the leaves off the base and leave whole or tear or shred, as desired. If grilling, wash and cut into wedges.

Store it

Radicchio will last for around a week In a perforated bag in the fridge.

Cook it

Quarter and grill (2-3 minutes on each side); use in salads; shred and add to creamy pasta sauces.

Radicchio resembles a petite head of red cabbage producing variegated dark, burgundy leaves with contrasting white ribs. Growing from orange to grapefruit size and easy to peel, the smooth, crisp leaves offer a bitter flavour with a hint of spice.